GeoPolist
Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Political Science Norfolk State Un
GeoPolist, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Position Description
This is a tenure track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank. We are looking for a generalist with a specialization in American Politics. Preference would be given to candidates who can develop a course in Environmental Justice with a special emphasis on Civic Engagement, supervise the department's internship program, and provide online instructions for course delivery. This is a full‑time, tenure‑track appointment for the nine‑month academic year beginning August 2024.
Department of Political Science The Department of Political Science at Norfolk State University offers a B.A. in Political Science as well as a minor. The department is interested in developing new courses. Currently we offer courses primarily in American Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, Public Administration, Urban Planning, and Pre‑Law. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of their background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their commitment to diversity initiatives and/or experience working with students from underrepresented groups.
Job Duties
Teach undergraduate courses in American government
Develop new instructional materials, techniques, course offerings, or major revisions of existing courses
Actively engage in research/scholarship and grantsmanship; demonstrate exemplary teaching; collegially engage with faculty and other members of the university community
Administer internship programs
Demonstrate multicultural competence including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in American Politics or a related field at the time of employment (a terminal degree is required)
Experience and/or evidence of teaching and scholarly activity in one or more of the areas highlighted in the Job Description
Commitment to, or evidence of, diversity, equity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in curriculum development, preferably in Environmental Justice and/or Civic Engagement
Experience in grantsmanship and research commensurate with employment at the rank of assistant or associate professor
Demonstrated experience in student advisement
Experience administering internships
Experience in online teaching, preferably using Blackboard
Ability to teach a capstone course
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Department of Political Science The Department of Political Science at Norfolk State University offers a B.A. in Political Science as well as a minor. The department is interested in developing new courses. Currently we offer courses primarily in American Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, Public Administration, Urban Planning, and Pre‑Law. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of their background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their commitment to diversity initiatives and/or experience working with students from underrepresented groups.
Job Duties
Teach undergraduate courses in American government
Develop new instructional materials, techniques, course offerings, or major revisions of existing courses
Actively engage in research/scholarship and grantsmanship; demonstrate exemplary teaching; collegially engage with faculty and other members of the university community
Administer internship programs
Demonstrate multicultural competence including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in American Politics or a related field at the time of employment (a terminal degree is required)
Experience and/or evidence of teaching and scholarly activity in one or more of the areas highlighted in the Job Description
Commitment to, or evidence of, diversity, equity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in curriculum development, preferably in Environmental Justice and/or Civic Engagement
Experience in grantsmanship and research commensurate with employment at the rank of assistant or associate professor
Demonstrated experience in student advisement
Experience administering internships
Experience in online teaching, preferably using Blackboard
Ability to teach a capstone course
Application Please indicate you saw this position on geopolist.com.
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